REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Time is often considered a leader's most valuable asset. There's never enough of it, someone always wants it and it is fleeting when it's most needed. So, it goes without saying that time management is essential to effective leadership. But, for one of the Aviation and Missile Command's long-time leaders, time takes on a whole different dimension when a leader uses it to move an organization and its employees forward.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Despite the challenges faced by civilian employees in recent years -- budget cuts, sequestration and furloughs -- the Aviation and Missile Command's deputy commander told graduates of the 2015 Adventures at AMCOM Enrichment Program on July 16 that civil service remains one of the most rewarding professions for Americans.

This weeks featured employee for People of AMCOM is Ted Ryon. Mr. Ryon works for Industrial Base Maintenance Programming - Aviation. When asked what he liked most about his job, Ryon said, "We have a wide variety of SMEs and diverse knowledge in the workplace which makes us incredibly prepared to support the mission."
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If you would like to nominate someone for recognition in "People of AMCOM," contact your supervisor or the AMCOM Public Affairs Office at 256-842-3546. The nomination/interview form is available on the AMCOM internal SharePoint website, or by emailing traci.e.boutwell.ctr@mail.mil. Selected candidates will be interviewed and featured on AMCOM's Facebook page, external CORE website, and internal SharePoint website.​

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- There's a lot of things Michael McGee will miss about working as a government civilian for the Aviation and Missile Command -- the great team of employees, the challenging mission, the opportunity to support Soldiers, among others.

The Aviation and Missile Research, Engineering, and Developmental Center Multi-Mission Launcher Program successfully conducted the Preliminary Design Review at the Dynetics facility in Huntsville, Ala.

U.S. Army researchers reduce the cognitive load on Soldiers by streamlining critical surveillance functions as part of counter-explosive, route clearance missions inside the Medium Mine Protected Vehicle, known as MMPV.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- When it comes to the nation's "citizen Soldiers," the skills and capabilities developed during the work week in a civilian career can turn into a substantial benefit for the Army on the weekends.

Meet Douglas O'Connor, this weeks featured employee for ‪People of AMCOM‬. Mr. O'Connor works for ‎ALC‬. When asked what he liked most about his job, he said, "Being involved in the early stages of system development to provide packaging requirements."

There was no pomp or circumstance at this ceremony. Just a simple and small gathering of colleagues and friends from the Armed Scout Helicopter Project Office, the Program Executive Office for Aviation, and some members of the Redstone-Huntsville community.
The focus of the Armed Scout Helicopter change of responsibility ceremony, in which Col. James Kennedy relinquished responsibility to his deputy Jimmy Downs on June 18, was about what makes up ASH Project Office -- its people.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Three Aviation and Missile Command employee received the Commander's Award for Civilian Service on June 29 during one of the last official duties of outgoing AMCOM deputy commander Cathy Dickens.

Meet Karen Cole, this weeks featured employee for People of AMCOM. Ms. Cole works for ALC, Sustainment Optimization and Analysis. When asked what AMCOM means to her, she said, "An organization that recruits, trains, develops, and retains investments through people."

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- It was a high-scoring Association of the U.S. Army military appreciation night for the Huntsville Hammers on June 20 as they beat the first-ranked Columbus Lions 60 to 57 amid a cheering crowd celebrating the beginning of Armed Forces Celebration Week.

Mr. Grey Rayford has been a part of AMCOM for 40 years. When asked what he liked most about his job, Rayford said "I like helping the soldier and knowing when I input and fund a project without a delay the depot receives the funds; and when assets become available there is no delay on my part."

The Army has finished its follow on test and evaluation, or FOTE, on the MQ-1C Gray Eagle and Initial Test and Evaluation on the One System Remote Video Terminal at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, California.

Brig. Gen. Bob Marion, program executive officer for aviation, speaks on the Army aviation portfolio during the Association of the U.S. Army's "Update for Industry" event June 5 at the Jackson Center in Huntsville.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- With a mix of experience and opportunity, Art Forster has enjoyed a public affairs career that has taken him around the world to support both military and private industry leaders, given him plenty of challenges to test his capabilities, and left him with lots of stories of overcoming media situations and building community relationships.

As a Logistics Management Specialist Carolyn Bastian develops and shares with assigned key suppliers with the AMCOM Supplier Scorecards monthly to monitor supplier's performance for current AMCOM contracts.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- AMCOM commander Maj. Gen. Jim Richardson officially introduced Dr. Myra Gray to the AMCOM community on June 11, welcoming her as the new executive director of the U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Activity. USATA-TMDE is a subordinate organization within AMCOM that supports Soldiers worldwide by managing the Army's calibration and maintenance mission for the Army and other service customers.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Dr. Myra S. Gray left Army Materiel Command headquarters with recognition from the organization's top leader for her strategic integration work that helped set the course for the organization since its transition to Huntsville.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- With 30 years of government career experience in science and technology, in managing large and diverse organizations, and in understanding the Army Materiel Command Enterprise, Dr. Myra Gray would be an asset to any organization needing an effective and innovative leader.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Understanding the beliefs of the world's religions can go a long way to understanding cultures that differ from the American way of life. That is most evident when comparing Judeo-Christian principles with the Islamic view of the world, according to Aviation and Missile Command historian Russ Rodgers. While American culture is heavily influenced by Judeo-Christian beliefs, the culture of the world's Muslims is based on the Islamic laws passed on to followers by the ancient prophet Muhammad.

The Army is once again observing National Safety Month during June, and this year leaders and safety professionals will have an opportunity to benefit from a recent partnership with the National Safety Council.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Significant Army career milestones don't always come with pomp and circumstance, especially not in the life of a junior officer. So, when Capt. Christopher Colbert, outgoing commander of the Aviation and Missile Command's Headquarters and Headquarters Co., was honored June 9 during a change of command ceremony complete with comments from the Aviation and Missile Command's Chief of Staff Col. Sheila Bryant, music by the Army Materiel Command's Arsenal Brass Quintet and the national anthem sung by AMCOM employee Sonya Mapp, his parting comments reflected his appreciation.

The opportunity to interact with Soldiers, like those represented by the Golden Knights, gives members of communities not located near Army installations a chance to see who a Soldier really is. It also gives them a chance to hear from that Soldier on why they are Soldiers, and what it is he or she really does.
Cadet Command's 7th Brigade hosted the U.S. Army Golden Knights May 27-29 on Fort Knox's Brooks Parade Field. This opportunity gave community, leaders and educators associated the 7th Brigade area a chance to spend quality time with Army Soldiers.

U.S. Army Human Resources Command, or HRC, has announced the personnel transition strategy and procedures for reclassification to Military Occupational Specialty 17C, or MOS 17C, cyber operations specialist, for active-duty Army enlisted personnel.

The emphasis for re-shaping the Army in the years ahead will focus on growing agile, flexible and widely experienced leaders at all levels and across all components and ranks, U.S. Army Human Resources Command leaders said.

The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, is now employing a tool called Project Recon tool that enables various DOD organizations to analyze, manage, and link projects and programs into a centralized database

Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory are investigating communication with a computer or phone without making a sound or moving a single muscle, and it may revolutionize both medical applications and battlefield communications.

This week's featured AMCOM employee is Ms. Roberta Larew-Smith of the AMCOM Logistics Center Distribution, Transportation & Packaging Division. Ms. Larew-Smith's commitment to the AMCOM TEAM and her experience as a Military wife and mother is proven testament to her twenty years of civil service and her passion for supporting the Soldier.

AMCOM Command Historian looks to the past to exhibit parallels between neutrality's role in the sinking of the Lusitania and its dangers in the current global environment, while remembering those lost in the ship's sinking 100 years ago.

This week's featured AMCOM employee is John Herrington of the Field Ops Division, FMX. Mr. Herrington uses his extensive background in aviation and acquisition to support aviation logistics at AMCOM in order to deliver sustainable readiness to the Soldier.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the winners of the 2015 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards.
The Aviation Weapon Systems Integrated product team led by the Aviation Ground Support Equipment product office, was recognized with the Environmental Excellence in Weapon System Acquisition, Small Program Award for the Halon Extinguisher Replacement Program.

This week's featured AMCOM employee is Nicolas Csonka of the AMCOM Maintenance Programming Branch. Mr. Csonka passionately delivers readiness to the Warfighter in the field as a manager of secondary items for rotary and missile programs. His appreciation for the Soldiers and the people that he works with exemplifies the AMCOM vision.

Joining the elite ranks of the Department of Army civilian corps, Kevin J. Bostick was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in a ceremony here, April 17.
The promotion lands Bostick in the top one-tenth of one percent of all Army civilians.

Soldiers, from 1100th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, a Maryland National Guard unit, are nearing the end of a deployment that saw them retrograde 16 airframes and $260 million in Class IX aviation equipment from theater during their nine-month deployment while simultaneously supporting ongoing missions.

This week's featured AMCOM employee is Phylip-Michael Agee of the AMCOM Systems Sustainment Management Division, Logistics Services Branch. Mr. Agee goes above and beyond to ensure that material handling plans are effective and in the best interest of the Warfighter, and his patriotic and positive attitude is a great asset to this organization.

Set priorities, make prudent choices and continue to modernize Army aviation systems in ways that provide the best aviation force for the nation within the resources available.
That was a key message that the Army's top aviation executive relayed to attendees at the annual Army Aviation Association of America Summit March 31 in Nashville.

The Army's aviation branch chief relayed his priorities to industry members and the Army aviation acquisition community during his presentation at the Army Aviation Association of America Summit March 30-31 in Nashville.

April is America's PrepareAthon: Prepare Because You Care, and the AMCOM G-3 Protection Division is promoting awareness within the workforce about emergency situations, disaster preparedness, mitigating damage and resiliency within the community in response to emergencies.

This week's featured AMCOM employee is Dana L. Benson of the AMCOM Logistics Center. Ms. Benson has a great appreciation for the sacrifices made by the Warfighter, and she is responsible for the review and analysis of depot level workload requirements for several aviation components.

About every 30 seconds in the United States, a driver using a cellphone is involved in a crash. In an effort to curb these preventable accidents, the National Safety Council is asking motorists to put down the phone and focus on the task at hand: driving.

Maj. Gen. Jim Richardson serves as a panel member at the AUSA Global Force Symposium to discuss "Sustaining Army Readiness to Win in a Complex World," on Thursday, Apr. 2 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.

The Honorable Heidi Shyu, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics & Technology action here, during a March 31, 2015 visit to the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center's Weapons Development and Integration Directorate.

Richard "Rick" Caniglia is this week's featured AMCOM employee. Mr. Caniglia dedicates each day to delivering readiness to the Warfighter in the form of new equipment, modernization, force integration and training.

The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower & Reserve Affairs (ASA (M&RA)) announced the open application period for the highly competitive Senior Enterprise Talent Management program (GS-14/15s and equivalents) and the newly developed Enterprise Talent Management program (GS-12/13s and equivalents), on March 25, 2015.

"The best Army in the world needs the best possible support, and that is what Army civilians deliver every single day."
Those words from John Nerger, executive deputy to the commander of the Army Materiel Command, set the tone March 11 at the annual Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army DA Civilians of the Year Awards Dinner. Redstone dignitaries, local leaders and members of AUSA gathered at the Von Braun Center North Hall to recognize Army civilians who go above and beyond in their contribution to keeping their organizations "Army Strong."

When it comes to the military, Redstone senior commander Lt. Gen. Patricia McQuistion is "one in a million" -- one of more than 1.4 million diverse faces who serve their country day in and day out.
McQuistion addressed members of Leadership Huntsville/Madison County Class 28 as part of their diversity day, the first of its kind for a Leadership Huntsville class. Speaking on "Diversity in the Armed Forces," McQuistion spoke to the successes and challenges the military has seen in embracing diversity, as well as how attitudes regarding diversity have changed over the course of her career that spans more than three decades.

This week's featured AMCOM employee is Christopher L. Love, from the Distribution, Transportation & Packaging Division. Mr. Love's hard work ensures that all materials and commodities are efficiently transported to the point of need, and his dedication to supporting the Soldier exemplifies the AMCOM mission.

Manned-unmanned operations using helicopters linked with unmanned aircraft systems have been used by the Army for a number of years. However, no single unit has ever actually been assigned both assets until now, said Lt. Col. Tory Burgess, product manager for Shadow Tactical UAS.

A ceremony was held to promote U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center's newly selected senior executive Dr. Juanita Harris. Effective since Feb. 22, Harris will serve as the director for AMRDEC's Weapons Development and Integration Directorate.